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Boldly Challenging Ableism

Boldly Challenging Ableism

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 Boldly Challenging Ableism exposes ableism and dismantles myths that marginalize people with disabilities. Host Katrina Simons uses her life-long disability and her experiences in advocacy at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration to boldly, irreverently go where everyone has gone before — to issues like employment, housing, justice, education and culture — but she brings along enough humor and an approachable style that you’ll be thinking anew about what community inclusion really means. Social Sciences
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  • Boldly Challenging Ableism – Ep. 34 (Encore): Lobbying for Fair Systems w/ Jillian Nelson

    Boldly Challenging Ableism – Ep. 34 (Encore): Lobbying for Fair Systems w/ Jillian Nelson
    Feb 2 2026
    This episode originally aired May 18, 2025: Jillian Nelson, Policy Director, Autism Society of Minnesota. Lobbyist Jillian Nelson talks to us about her life working at the legislative level for the Autism Society of MN. She also shares what it’s like living with multiple disabilities. Nick Wilke from MCIL joins us as guest co-host.
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    26 mins
  • Boldly Challenging Ableism – Ep. 33 (Encore): Michael Sack on Keeping the Twin Cities Accessible and Disability Advocate Ed Bartz

    Boldly Challenging Ableism – Ep. 33 (Encore): Michael Sack on Keeping the Twin Cities Accessible and Disability Advocate Ed Bartz
    Jan 26 2026
    This episode originally aired October 12, 2025: Michael Sack talks to us about his work with the city of Minneapolis in getting and keeping the community accessible. Then a conversation with disability advocate Ed Bartz.
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    26 mins
  • Boldly Challenging Ableism – Ep. 32 (Encore): Artist and Self-Advocate Thomas Robinson

    Boldly Challenging Ableism – Ep. 32 (Encore): Artist and Self-Advocate Thomas Robinson
    Jan 19 2026
    This episode originally aired October 5, 2026: On this episode of Boldly Challenging Ableism, host Katrina Simons speaks with artist and self-advocate Thomas Robinson. Thomas shares his journey as a leader in disability advocacy and how art plays a role in amplifying his voice. Their conversation highlights the power of self-advocacy and the importance of…
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    26 mins
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